Family Violence usually lives in the shadows of our society. It’s time we started to talk about it and bring it into the open – only then can we make a change as a community. Here are some recent stats:From 2009 to 2012:
- 47 percent of all homicides were family violence deaths
- 126 people were killed by a family member
- of these, 63 adults were killed by their partners or ex-partners,
- 37 children died from child abuse and neglect,
- and 26 people were killed by family members who are not their partners or parents
- 77 children were present when an adult, child or children was killed
Have you checked out the Glenn report yet? It makes for some heart-breaking reading.
Here's what's going on in the media:
Women safe from this guy for a while, at least: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10652035/Decade-in-jail-for-vicious-assault
Women safe from this guy for a while, at least: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10652035/Decade-in-jail-for-vicious-assault
This seems quite light, given the gravity of the offence: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10652057/Six-kids-inside-when-dad-set-fire-to-porch
Preventative detention a relief for victims: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10622292/Enslaved-by-a-sex-monster
Using the car as a weapon in domestic violence: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11339896
Long-awaited verdict expected on Thursday: http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/61103677/Pistorius-explodes-ahead-of-trial
Nia's mum out on parole: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11320723
E Tu Whanau, great initiative!: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11314381
It's not just about violence between couples: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11313982
This could have been much, much worse: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11313920
Couldn't agree more: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff-nation/assignments/facing-our-greatest-shame/10412530/A-movement-of-men-against-violence
Terrifying thought, these women need our support: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10418798/Filipinas-flee-abusive-Kiwi-relationships
Family Violence can be perpetrated by women, too: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11311913
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10394844/Woman-admits-hitting-partner-with-car
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10395331/Second-trial-for-boyfriend-stabbing
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10394844/Woman-admits-hitting-partner-with-car
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10395331/Second-trial-for-boyfriend-stabbing
Dreadful story about how things can get out of hand about seemingly trivial things: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11310495
Campbell Live meets Simonne Butler, survivor of Antonie Dixon's horrific abuse and samurai attack: http://www.3news.co.nz/Antoine-Dixon-survivor-to-release-book/tabid/367/articleID/356722/Default.aspx
Fascinating insight into a notorious NZ criminal and the hold he had over the women in his life: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/1391786/The-lure-of-Antonie-Dixon
Great article from the Otago Daily Times: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=wm#inbox/147c1efad235e713
What can we do about this?? Something needs to change: http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/10343268/Family-violence-rates-soaring-in-Hamilton
Interesting reading: http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/248211/legal-support-for-provocation-defence
Some of this sounds pretty good: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11286465
No jail. Really?? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11276650
Family Violence doesn't have to be physical: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11275216
Something positive, just for a change: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11276724
What can we learn from this tragedy in Auckland? http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11258143
27 days old - there are no words. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11255437
Family violence has a massive economic cost, too: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11249283
Check this out, and read the comments at the end, this is more common than we realise: http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/life/9912149/How-I-finally-walked-away?fb_action_ids=540914999359506&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=s%3DshowShareBarUI%3Ap%3Dfacebook-like
Interesting findings, but not always the case - anyone can be affected: http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/education/9937906/Low-education-link-to-violent-relationships
What can we learn from the tragic deaths of Bradley and Ellen Livingstone? http://www.odt.co.nz/opinion/editorial/297791/lessons-must-be-learned
